Keith dayton, to be u. S. Diplomat to ukraine. Several members pressed mr. Dayton on his willingness to report back to the committee of any knowledge of russian interference. If confirmed, he waited replace marie yovanovich, who was removed from her position last year. The nominees today are representative to the general assembly, the second one, to be deputy chief executive officer corporation,e Lieutenant General keith dayton be ambassador to Ukraine Special Political Affairs at the u. N. And alternative representative to the general assembly. Our nominees they have distinguished individuals. Senatorcotton and romney will be introducing mr. Wong, and we are glad to represent have former ed rice with us today. Suspend my Opening Statement and ask the Ranking Member to do the same until after introductions are made by our distinguished guests. With that, mr. Romney, member of this committee, we will start with your interaction of mr. Alex ron, so senator romney . And legal policy direc
Signed, john a. Boehner, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 6 2015, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to five minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from illinois, mr. Gutierrez, for five minutes. Mr. Gutierrez id like to congratulate the speaker and the republican majority for coming to their senses and allowing the house of representatives to pass a bill funding the department of Homeland Security for the rest of the fiscal year. Seems odd i would have to come to this well to congratulate the majority for funding one of the largest and most important departments in the u. S. Governme
Intervening action or debate. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Mcconnell now, the president i ask unanimous consent when the senate completes its Business Today it adjourn until 9 30 a. M. Friday march 6 for a pro forma session with no business being conducted. Further, that when sentence adjourn on friday, march 6 it next convene at 2 00 p. M. Monday march 9. Following the prayer and pledge the morning Business Academy could expired the journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders reserved for their use later in the day. Following leader remarks, the senate be in a period of morning business until 5 00 p. M. And that senators be permitted speak therein up to 10 minutes each with the time equally divided in the usual form. Finally, at 5 00 p. M. The senate proceed to executive session under the previous order. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Mcconnell so, mr. President , senators should expect a roll call vote on the marti nomina
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Win a war against russia. But it can impose on Vladimir Putins aggression and slow russias advances. It has a chance to remain on its feet when all is said and done, if it cannot impose a greater cost on puritans in aggression and slow russias advances. The administration along with the vast majority of our european allies has resisted providing such assistance. To be sure there are risks involved, but there are also risks and allowing cute and to continue aggression in putin to continue aggression and ukraine. If russias aggression on the west reaches the frontiers of our nato allies, the dangers to europe increased tremendously the dangers to the Nato Alliance increased tremendously. In december, congress unanimously passed the ukraine freedoms were act. This legislation authorized the provision of lethal defensive aid. I was out to lead efforts to pass this legislation and happy that obama signed it. I have been disappointed that the administration has not used tools provided. It is